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Joshua Grindle Inn

Property class: 3
3-star Victorian B&B near Mendocino Headlands State Park

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A white two-story house with a porch and bay windows, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a small American flag.
A covered outdoor area with white columns and a view of a landscaped garden and distant buildings.
A cozy room with a round table, two chairs, a lamp, and a potted plant.
A wooden cabin with a stone tower, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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44800 Little Lake Rd, Mendocino, CA, 95460
  • Place, Mendocino Headlands State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendocino Art Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Agate Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a rocking chair, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Romantic Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Double Room, Fireplace

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a chair, a small table, and a fireplace.

Romantic Double Room, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Park View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a lamp.

Comfort Triple Room, Park View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a book and glasses.

Comfort Double Room

  • Resort view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a checkered armchair.

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Garden view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a wooden bench, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, a door, and a window.

Basic Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Fireplace

A cozy room with a bed, two plaid chairs, a fireplace, and a lamp on a wooden table.

Double Room, Fireplace

  • Partial ocean view
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mendocino

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Mendocino B&B places you within a 10-minute walk of Mendocino Headlands State Park and Mendocino Art Center. Also, Big River is within half a mile (1 km) and Agate Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mendocino Headlands State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mendocino Art Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Agate Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Big River - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Russian Gulch State Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodlife Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patterson's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Terra Mar Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Joshua Grindle Inn

3-star Victorian B&B near Mendocino Headlands State Park
As a guest of Joshua Grindle Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Joshua Grindle Inn also features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Mendocino bed & breakfast.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1879
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Joshua Grindle Inn offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. This Mendocino bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Joshua Grindle Inn to the airport?

Joshua Grindle Inn is 94.2 mi (129-min drive) away from the Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Joshua Grindle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Joshua Grindle Inn.

How close is Joshua Grindle Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 14-minute walk from Agate Beach and 10.7 mi (21-min drive) from Glass Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Joshua Grindle Inn offer free breakfast?

Joshua Grindle Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Joshua Grindle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Joshua Grindle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Joshua Grindle Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Joshua Grindle Inn have a pool?

Joshua Grindle Inn does not have a pool.

Does Joshua Grindle Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Joshua Grindle Inn to downtown Mendocino?

Joshua Grindle Inn is 0.4 mi away from Mendocino.

Joshua Grindle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay at Joshua Grindle! A beautiful/charming B&B at an ideal location and would absolutely recommend. We felt welcomed and that this place not only represented Mendocino, but had us fully immersed into the vibe of this unique town. The team treated us not only as guests but as part of the family. Fresh baked scones, banana bread, house made granola, and everything offered with care. Hope to be back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a beautiful room, beautiful grounds. The staff was outstanding! Walking distance to all the shops and restaurants.
Breakfast on the porch if you want. The parlor is also gorgeous.
Right outside our door
Such a cozy place
View out of the window of our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We first stayed at the Joshua Grindle Inn about 45 years ago so in planning an outing to celebrate my husband's birthday we decided to go there again. The new owners have only been there about 10 years but they are doing a wonderful job of maintaining the vintage character of the Inn. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff and delicious breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was spacious, attractive grounds, breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
We are loving our stay in this beautiful historic inn. It is in town and convenient (walking distance) to all the great restaurants, shops, art galleries, plus the coastal trail and nearby beaches. The room is very comfortable and we feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional hospitality and breakfast scones were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff. Nice room quiet fun location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful and well kept historic property with amazing gardens. Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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On our "A" list

Great place Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Interesting history of this property. Excellent location, staff are very nice. Clean and well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, cozy, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy room. Excellent breakfast. Conveniently located in downtown. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The property was very well kept with many variations of plants & flowers throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was a perfect getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed in Mendocino many times at many other places over the years. From now on, we will only stay at the Joshua Grindle Inn. Wonderful people, superb service, a short walk to the heart of town.....it is truly ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

What an excellent place. The staff was preemptively attentive and the breakfast was five star. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our stay in Mendocino was made even better by staying at the Joshua Grindel bed and breakfast. Breakfast was delicious! Scones, banana bread, homemade granola, and more. We ate our breakfast on the porch. The grounds are delightful, filled with flowers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely wonderful. We will return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This cosy inn was perfectly located in the town of Mendocino. We were a couple traveling with our young adult son for 2 nights, so we took their triple room, The Grindle. It was a perfectly sized room for 3, with a comfortable queen (?) bed and a separate adult size single bed tucked into the side of the room. The entryway had a generous cabinet with enough space to store suitcases. The shower & toilet were airy and well appointed with toiletries & fluffy towels. Breakfast was a simple but tasty affair with home made baked goods and granola. The 24/7 Parlour with filtered hot& cold water and coffee & tea machine was perfect for a late night herbal cuppa or a morning coffee before breakfast opened. Staff were welcoming and spent time to suggest some hiking routes and popular restaurants too. Overall very happy for booking this historic property for a little light hiking & exploring of the county. Sadly we had to leave very early on departure day. Only wish we had more leisure time to enjoy their property and little flower garden…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

A very special inn

We LOVED our stay here and will definitely return. The flower gardens were amazing during our August stay. The chocolate chip cookies were yummy. The breakfast scones & gluten free banana bread were outstanding. They even were generous enough to share the recipes. Assistant Melissa was so helpful explaining details of how to make the scones. Innkeepers were especially warm, friendly and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended BnB

Fantastic. What a find! Loved it. Super cute and comfortable, the breakfast was amazing. Such gracious hosts. Absolutely recommended to anyone! We had 3 people in a room and it wasn't cramped at all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The owners and staff were friendly-always available to chat answer questions or just be their pleasant selves! The grounds are exceptional-chairs and benches all around to read enjoy the views and just chill! We will highly recommend the joshua grindle inn to our friends and family!0h also the breakfast is very special -home made scones fresh fruit special granola etc! Duane and Kathy garner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed at the inn for 2 nights and everything was great. Lexi helped us with everything starting from check-in. She is a thorough professional with a warm personality and knowledge about the area. The property is at an easy walkable distance from the town and beach. The room we got was nice: Spacious, clean, and with a good bathroom. We loved our stay at Joshua Grindle Inn and we would definitely go back to lovely Mendocino and would staty at the same place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A pleasant experience, location, hosts

The hosts were very friendly and helpful, eager to please. They gave great suggestions of where to go in town. The building is historical so revuew is taking this into consideration. Our room (south) really needed an extra table to be able to sit at or place our suitcase on. There was plenty of room for one The bed was incredibly comfortable. The location was close enough to town to walk but we drove due to rain. A nice place if you feel historical. Breakfast was decent, not over the top though
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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